Swinfen Veterinary Centre – Vets in Lichfield
Clinic Overview
Swinfen Veterinary Centre describes itself as a family-run practice providing medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals, with stated interests including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery, plus greyhound/working-dog care and canine athletic medicine. Reviews align with a small-practice feel (one mentions “one on one service” compared with “big practices”) and name “Don” as the vet. Recent feedback is mixed: several owners describe thorough examinations with clear explanations and medication plans, while one owner reports a puppy visit where they felt key checks were missed during a vaccination/check-up appointment.
Services
- •General veterinary care for pets & small animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals) including medical and surgical procedures (website).
- •Orthopaedics, ophthalmology, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery listed as specialties (website).
- •Greyhound and working-dog care and canine athletic medicine mentioned as areas of focus (website).
- •Out-of-hours emergency cover is described as being provided with help from other practices, with an emphasis on telephone advice if a visit isn’t required (website).
- •Services referenced by reviewers include
- •Eyelid surgery for “turned in eyelids” (entropion is implied but not named) with a 10‑day cone mentioned during recovery (review).
- •An operation on a dog described as having “went well” (procedure not specified) (review).
- •Vaccination and worming tablets visits (review).
- •Medication course given after an exam, with advice to return if still concerned after 10 days (review).
- •Dog grooming/trimming (“perfect trims”) (review).
People
- •Don (vet): mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners describe him explaining findings during an examination, reassuring them when nothing serious was found, and setting a clear plan (a 10‑day medication course with an offer to return if still concerned). Another reviewer chose the practice after a bad experience elsewhere and says Don was friendly and knowledgeable.
- •Don’s wife: one review describes “Don and his wife” as “lovely,” and valued the more one-to-one style of service.
- •Annie: praised for giving a dog “the most perfect trims,” suggesting a grooming role.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7 stars from 85 reviews.
- •Thoroughness and communication are praised by some, questioned by others: one owner describes a “thorough examination” with explanations and reassurance; another reports a puppy check-up where they felt important checks (eyes, ears, heart, microchip, etc.) weren’t done and left feeling “ripped off.”
- •Surgery outcomes mentioned positively: examples include an eyelid problem resolved after surgery and another dog “operation” described as going well.
- •Practical treatment plans: a 10‑day medication course was provided with guidance on what to do if concerns continued.
- •Friendly, small-practice feel: reviewers mention being welcomed, “one on one service,” and friendliness compared with larger practices.
- •Price comments are subjective: one reviewer says “great prices” and another calls prices “reasonable,” but no actual fees are stated.
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Reviews for Swinfen Veterinary Centre
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 85 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Mikayla Berrey
a month ago
Annie gives my dog the most perfect trims! Thank you 😊
Elaine Cooper
2 months ago
Fabulous professional friendly accommodating great prices wouldn't go anywhere else
Lisa Morris
in the last week
I really don't like to write negative reviews but I feel I must in this case. I had heard a lot of good things about this vet so decided to bring my puppy here. His first injection was done by the breeder, and I had his second injection done at Swinfen vets. He was weighed (for worming tablets) and was given his second injection. I was a little concerned that he wasn't given a check-up but I thought the vet probably thought this was done when he had his 1st injection. Took him back a couple months later for more worming tablets and his six monthly check-up, He was weighed for his worming tablets. The vet kept calling my puppy she (he's a boy), he checked his teeth, asked me if he was eating well, any signs of diarrhoea and I think he felt his body. He didn't check his eyes, ears, heart, micro chip, check his balls had dropped or check his bum/anal glands. I walked out feeling a little shocked and ripped off. Sorry, will not be going back again. I will add they are very friendly and welcoming.
Lisa Morris
2 months ago
I really don't like to write negative reviews but I feel I must in this case. I had heard a lot of good things about this vet so decided to bring my puppy here. His first injection was done by the breeder, and I had his second injection done at Swinfen vets. He was weighed (for worming tablets) and was given his second injection. I was a little concerned that he wasn't given a check-up but I thought the vet probably thought this was done when he had his 1st injection. Took him back a couple months later for more worming tablets and his six monthly check-up, He was weighed for his worming tablets. The vet kept calling my puppy she (he's a boy), he checked his teeth, asked me if he was eating well, any signs of diarrhoea and I think he felt his body. He didn't check his eyes, ears, heart, micro chip, check his balls had dropped or check his bum/anal glands. I walked out feeling a little shocked and ripped off. Sorry, will not be going back again. I will add they are very friendly and welcoming.
mary Andrew
9 months ago
Stuart Lamberton
10 months ago
The service was second to non. The vet was very tentative and gave Barkley a thourgh examination explaining everything as he went along and reassured us there wasn't anything seriously wrong with him. After handing us the medication, the vet said if we are still concerned after the 10 day course to go back and he would give another course of tablets. Thank you for putting our minds at rest that Barkley should be fine.
Stuart Lamberton
7 months ago
The service was second to non. The vet was very tentative and gave Barkley a thourgh examination explaining everything as he went along and reassured us there wasn't anything seriously wrong with him. After handing us the medication, the vet said if we are still concerned after the 10 day course to go back and he would give another course of tablets. Thank you for putting our minds at rest that Barkley should be fine.
Diane Cook
a year ago
I was recommended Swinfen by my nephew, and I was not disappointed. Don and his wife are so lovely. You feel it's much more one on one service, which you dont find in the big practices.. They looked after my dog wonderfully, and the operation went well. Thank you both.
mandy turner
a year ago
Only been here for a few months and all I can say is this Vet knows his stuff , after having bad experience else where I was recommended to use Don his not your normal talk down to you vet his friendly an very knowledgeable in all breeds , one thing that stood out was that he used to work with Tom Bingham which was definitely a big ✔️ from me . Prices are reasonable but most of all he cares for your pet an you. Highly recommended
Richard Blaydes
5 years ago
My poor dog Spike had turned in eyelids when I first visited Swinfen vets. After my first consultation I decided to go ahead. Don the vet did a fantastic job, after 10 days in the collar of shame spike was as good as new and very happy. I would totally recommend this vet. 5 stars.
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